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Pakistani rupee devalues close to much anticipated Rs200

19May

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Pakistani rupee devalues close to much anticipated Rs200

The latest depreciation comes in the midst of the start of talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the revival of the Multi-Miliar Dollar Loan program that is jammed. The domestic currency has maintained a decline in consecutive working days in a row because cumulatively lost 7.5 % or RS13.92. The importer has maintained a panic dollar purchase with the assumption, the IMF may not continue the loan program after the government remains reluctant to meet its prerequisite requirements. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said on Sunday that they would try to convince the IMF to soften their condition. The IMF has asked the government to attract subsidies on petroleum and electricity products. Experts believe that the country really needs an IMF program to be cont...

Elisabeth Borne became France’s first female prime minister in 30 years

17May

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Elisabeth Borne became France’s first female prime minister in 30 years

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday chose the Minister of Labor Elisabeth Borne as his new prime minister when he prepared for the legislative election in June, the second time in 30 years a woman had been appointed for the job. Previously on that day, Prime Minister Jean Castex handed over his resignation, opening the way to repair the cabinet after the Macron re -election in April. Macron, who needs to show that he has heard the frustration of voters expressed with a low number of voters and large support for the far right and far left, has sought the prime minister with green and social policy credentials. Such a profile can help fight the challenges installed by the left veteran Jean-Luc Melenchon which reaches a strong third place in the presidential election, giving him the op...

Shireen Abu Akleh funeral: Antony Blinken condemns ‘intrusion’ by Israel

14May

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Shireen Abu Akleh funeral: Antony Blinken condemns ‘intrusion’ by Israel

The United States on Saturday condemned the Israeli security forces for 'disturbing' into the funeral procession of Al Jazeera Reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed on May 10 while covering Israeli attacks in the city of Jenin, West Bank. "We are very problematic with Israeli police pictures that interfere with the funeral procession of Shireen Abu Akleh Palestine. Every family deserves to put the person they love to rest in a dignified and without obstacle, "State Secretary Antony Blinken was posted on Twitter. American Top Diplomat Tweet emerged after the visuals of Israeli riot police officers, hit the mourners during the funeral procession on Friday, in Jerusalem, became viral. Visual shows that even people carrying a journalist coffin who were killed were attacked. Also, several ...

Sri Lanka’s New PM Takes Charge, Says “Want To Thank Prime Minister Modi”

13May

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Sri Lanka’s New PM Takes Charge, Says “Want To Thank Prime Minister Modi”

KOLOMBO: New Prime Minister Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe said he hoped for a closer relationship with India during his term of office and thanked India for his economic assistance to the country for handling the worst economic crisis since independence. Ranil Wickremesinghe, 73, was appointed as Sri Lanka's 26th Prime Minister on Thursday to stabilize the economy that was ridden by the country's debt and ended political chaos. I want a closer relationship and I want to thank the Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi," said Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, referring to Indian economic assistance to his country. His statement came during a religious ceremony held here last night after he took an oath. India has committed more than USD 3 billion for Sri Lanka who is full of debt in loans, credit cha...

Video: Plane catches fire at China airport; 25 injured, over 100 evacuated

12May

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Video: Plane catches fire at China airport; 25 injured, over 100 evacuated

All 113 passengers and nine crew members were evacuated safely. Those who suffered minor injuries were taken to the hospital, the airline was quoted as saying by the 'people's daily' managed by the government. A Tibetan Airlines aircraft came out of the runway on Thursday at an airport in Chand Chongqing and caught fire, AFP news agency reported, quoting local media. All 113 passengers and nine crew members were evacuated safely. Those who suffered minor injuries were taken to the hospital, the airline was quoted as saying by the 'people's daily' managed by the government. The visuals distributed on social media captured large fire on the runway where the plane landed with smoke steaming in the sky. The evacuation team on the ground was seen watering the aircraft and the environment to del...

Afghanistan’s Taliban order women to cover up from head to toe

9May

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Afghanistan’s Taliban order women to cover up from head to toe

The ruler of the Afghan Taliban on Saturday ordered all Afghan women to wear head-to-to-toe clothes in public-a sharp pivot and hardliners who confirmed the worst concerns of rights activists and were bound to make it more difficult for Taliban transactions with the international community with the international community no longer believe. The decree said that women must leave home only if needed, and that relatives of men will face sentences - starting with calls and increasing to court hearing and prison time - for violating women's clothing code. That is the newest of a series of repressive decree issued by the Taliban leadership, not all of them have been applied. Last month, for example, the Taliban forbade women to travel alone, but after one day the opposition, it was silent.

Ukraine war: Didn’t help Kyiv sink Russian warship Moskva, says US | 10 points

7May

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Ukraine war: Didn’t help Kyiv sink Russian warship Moskva, says US | 10 points

Ukrainian troops accuse Russia of violating a ceasefire aimed at evacuating civilians who are tapped underground in a steel factory that is bombed. Evacuation came when US First Lady Jill Biden was in Europe where she would also meet Ukraine refugees by visiting Romania and Slovakia.The battle between Ukraine and Russian troops continued for the 72nd day in succession. A total of 12 civilians including children were evacuated with a bus from Azovstal Complex in the city of Mariupol Ukraine, Reuters reported. Ukrainian troops accuse Russia of violating a ceasefire aimed at evacuating civilians who are tapped underground in a steel factory that is bombed. Evacuation came when US First Lady Jill Biden was in Europe where she would also meet Ukraine refugees by visiting Romania and Slovakia.1....

Pakistani pilgrims were arrested for chanting ‘Chor’ against PM Shehbaz Sharif at the Medina Mosque

30Apr

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Pakistani pilgrims were arrested for chanting ‘Chor’ against PM Shehbaz Sharif at the Medina Mosque

Saudi authorities on Friday arrested several Pakistani pilgrims for hunting rough slogans against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation in the mosque-i-nabwi in the holy city of Madina, the Saudi Arabian embassy in Islamabad was confirmed on Friday. According to the Director of the Saudi Embassy Media, the protesters have been detained for "violating the rules" and "not respecting" the sanctity of the mosque that is respected by chanting the "chor chor chor" (thieves) as soon as they see the Prime Minister, Koran Dawn Pakistan reported. The newly appointed Prime Minister was a visit to Saudi Arabia-First Foreign Foreign Arabia since serving-in-laws with a delegation including Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The delegation, who headed to the Prophet's mosque to pray after arriving in Mad...

Japan proposed May 24 to the Quad Leader Summit, to coincide with Biden’s visit

29Apr

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Japan proposed May 24 to the Quad Leader Summit, to coincide with Biden’s visit

Now it depends on three other quad members - Australia, Japan and the US - to approve of holding a peak meeting on May 24. New Delhi: Japan has proposed May 24 as the date for the next Quad Leaders Summit, to coincide with the visit of US President Joe Biden to Tokyo, even though the date has not been locked because it fell only a few days after the Australian election. The White House has announced that Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan for May 20-24 and also attend the peak of a rectangular or quad security dialogue in Tokyo. Biden will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the visit, the White House said. People who are familiar with this problem said the Japanese in...

Not here to preach or teach India about the Ukraine Crisis: Minister of Germany

28Apr

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Not here to preach or teach India about the Ukraine Crisis: Minister of Germany

Germany Minister of State for Overseas Tobias Lindner said what happened in Ukraine was also a massive attack on orders, sovereignty, and territorial integrity based on international rules. It should be in the interest of all countries to enforce the UN Charter, he said. New Delhi: German Minister of State for Overseas Tobias Lindner said on Wednesday that it was the shared interest of Germany and India to uphold international rules -based orders against the background of the Ukraine crisis. Lindner, in India to participate in Raisina's dialogue and hold a bilateral meeting, clarify that Germany is not in the business of "sermons and teaching" to India about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The goal, he said, is to be interesting, rather than encouraging, India about this problem and to un...